Google officially launched Google Wallet yesterday.  At this time, only Sprint Nexus S users have access to Wallet.  This will come as an automatic update (no apps to download)  and those who use it before the end of the year will earn a $10 credit.  This limited availability is a good place to start as often with new technology, there are many bugs to work out, businesses to collaborate with, and loose ends to tie up.  Right now, only MasterCard and google pre-paid cards are working with Wallet, but in time this list should broaden. 

Has anyone used it yet?

I have to admit, Google street view is one of the coolest ways to waste time on the Internet, but it is annoying when you can only click on pictures of locations instead of "taking a walk down a street".  There are several locations that I have tried to explore where viewing the pictures was the only option.  Of course, it's better than nothing.

That's why Google is now in the process of completing street view of the Amazon. Unfortunately, it is still going to be pictures.  The great thing about this though is that Google has actually taught the locals how to use the equipment to take the pictures and left the equipment there.  

Con = cheap labor. 
Pros = education, technology, advancement, more for the rest of us to see.

Pros out weigh the con.  Yay Google. 

Right now Google claims that they are going to take us down trails, the Amazon River, and into civilizations. 

Check out more on Google's Official Blog.
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